BBQ Bacon Stuffed Chicken

Ready to knock everyone’s socks off with a one-of-its-kind festive meal?

This BBQ Bacon Stuffed Chicken is your answer! It’s easy to prepare, oozing flavors like a pot of gold, and delivers a huge punch with every bite.

And you only need four ingredients. That’s right. Just FOUR!

It’s very simple and it tastes very good! Lots of flavors and deliciousness!

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Why Do I Love BBQ Bacon Stuffed Chicken?

• It’s a filling main course that gets ready in less than an hour and feeds six at a time. WHAT!
• It combines the classic bacon, BBQ sauce, and chicken flavors in one awesome dish. Def a trifecta of yum!
• It’s so easy to pair with other party-perfect sides and mains. Oh, and drinks too!

Should you cook stuffing inside a chicken?

Yes. Absolutely! If you want to serve succulent, mouthwatering food without making anyone sick, cook your stuffing. You don’t want to leave anything to chance when dealing with poultry.

How do you keep stuffed chicken filling?

You’ll need toothpicks to keep the chicken closed. That’s before you wrap it in bacon. Once you bacon-wrap it, the stuffing will stay inside even if you don’t prick it with toothpicks.

Should I cover the chicken in the oven or not?

You don’t have to. Once your bacon-wrapped stuffed chicken is in, go hands-free. And because we have bacon outside, we want it to get nice and crisp. So, no covering.

How to serve BBQ Bacon Stuffed Chicken?

Ah, all the delectable options. My mouth is already watering! You can serve these babies on a bed of rice, mashed potatoes, or cauliflower. Or even a mix of veggies like spinach, mushrooms, or bell peppers. Yum!

If you want your stuffed bacon-wrapped chicken to make more noise, put it on the table with some honey-glazed carrots and roasted asparagus.

Tips:

• Choose your bacon right – You need a thick or regular cut. Don’t get the center cut. It’s too small to wrap the bird.
• You can either butterfly cut your chicken or slice horizontally, whatever you think works better for size.
• Avoid overstuffing your chicken breast – This can dry your meat and make your showstopper overcooked.

Variations:

• Add herbs to your stuffing, like rosemary, thyme, oregano, or dill.
• You can use a different sauce, like teriyaki or buffalo sauce, to change the flavor   
• Add more elements to your stuffing – sundried tomatoes, feta cheese, or even olives.

Ingredients:

• Bacon
• Boneless skinless chicken breasts
• Onion
• BBQ sauce
• Olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Step 1. Cook 8 of the slices of bacon until crispy.

Step 2. Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 3. Add the onions to the skillet, and cook until beginning to soften.

Step 4. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

Step 5. Crumble the cooked bacon, and place it into a small mixing bowl.

Add the cooked onions.

Then, half of the BBQ sauce to the bowl.

Then, stir to combine.

Step 6. Apply salt and pepper to taste to both sides of the chicken breasts.

Step 7. Place a tablespoon of the bacon mixture into the center of the chicken breast, and roll it tightly.

Step 8. Wrap an uncooked piece of bacon around the outside of the rolled chicken breast, and place it on a baking sheet.

Step 9. Repeat steps 8 and 9 untill you have stuffed and wrapped all of the chicken breasts.

Step 10. Brush the chicken breasts with the remaining BBQ sauce.

Step 11. Bake for 20 minutes.

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How to store BBQ Bacon Stuffed Chicken?

Doubled the recipe? Cool move. It’s a dream to have some yumminess in the fridge for late-night cravings. Now, you only have to keep it safe to enjoy later. Wrap in foil or use a resealable plastic bag. Pop it in the fridge.

How to reheat BBQ Bacon Stuffed Chicken?

Ready for your fav grub? Reheat it using a toaster oven or your regular oven – or even on a BBQ. Just make sure it doesn’t fall apart! 

How much does BBQ Bacon Stuffed Chicken last on the fridge?

It’ll stay good in the fridge for four days max. But it’ll all be gone before then. Promise.

Can I make ahead BBQ Bacon Stuffed Chicken?

You sure can! Prepping the chicken is totally fine the day before. Just remember to thaw it overnight in the fridge, not on the counter. Assemble as instructed and store in the fridge. Before serving, pop it in the oven for about 20 minutes.

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Let me know how your bacon-wrapped stuffed chicken comes out.